Jun 08, 2026
Application for participation
submission, MSK (UTC+3)
Saint Petersburg / 26-28 October 2026 / Hybrid
International Conference on Cyber Warfare, Security & Space Computing
We invite you to take part in the International Conference on Cyber Warfare, Security & Space Computing (SpacSec'2026), which will be held in St. Petersburg from October 26 to October 28, 2026.
In today's world, information technology and communications security is a key challenge. Cybersecurity threats and malicious actors make protecting data and processes in information systems a complex issue. Another important challenge is the development of distributed computing for space systems (Space Computing) for the secure, reliable, and timely processing of data (e.g., satellite imagery). The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, including large language models, is particularly relevant for addressing these issues. Addressing these challenges requires a global dialogue. We invite researchers and experts to the International Conference on Cyber Warfare, Security & Space Computing to jointly analyze these challenges and share security strategies.
The conference program includes plenary sessions, workshops, a roundtable discussion, and lectures. Leading Russian and international researchers in the fields of cybersecurity, space computing and artificial intelligence will be invited as plenary speakers and lecturers.
The conference Organizing committee invites you to submit papers that are of significant scientific interest, original, and previously unpublished. Papers will be submitted through the EasyChair system - https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=spacsec2026. Only original and previously unpublished papers are accepted. Review and selection of papers will be carried out by the Program committee. All papers submitted by authors must be in English. The length of accepted articles is from 10 to 16 pages in Springer CCIS format. All papers that receive positive reviews and are selected by the Program committee are planned for publication in the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. Publications will also be submitted for indexing in Scopus and Web of Science.
Presentation at the conference is required for publication and subsequent submission for indexing.
Key milestones
Jun 08, 2026
submission, MSK (UTC+3)
Jun 22, 2026
submission, MSK (UTC+3)
Jul 20, 2026
notification, MSK (UTC+3)
Aug 10, 2026
registration, MSK (UTC+3)
26-28 Oct 2026
conference, MSK (UTC+3)
Program preview
The detailed schedule will be published later, but the current program structure is already visible and grounded in the conference scope.
The program includes plenary sessions and invited lectures by leading Russian and international researchers.
Program overviewWorkshops cover cybersecurity, distributed space computing, and AI/ML-related technical themes.
Workshop scopeThe conference includes a roundtable discussion and lecture sessions in addition to paper presentations.
See formatAuthors
Main research topics and areas
Use of digital attacks to disrupt, degrade, or compromise critical information systems and digital infrastructure.
Protection of networks, systems, services, and data from malicious attacks, including quantum cryptography and secure telecommunications.
High-performance and quantum computing, satellite communications, and signal processing for distributed space systems.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision and image processing, embedded systems and IoT, and wireless ad hoc networks.
Publication and author guidance
Program committee
Honorary chairs and program co-chairs are highlighted below. See the organization page for the full program committee membership.
Updates
Operational notices are published on the homepage so authors and attendees can track updates without delay.
The letter confirms the conference title, dates, location, participation format, scientific tracks, and publication route.
SpacSec 2026 will take place in Saint Petersburg on 26-28 October 2026 in hybrid format. The conference is organized by ITMO University jointly with Manipal University Jaipur, the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Russian Association for Artificial Intelligence (RAAI).
Paper submission is handled through EasyChair according to the first information letter.
Authors should complete participation application metadata by 8 June 2026 and submit full papers by 22 June 2026 via the official workflow.
SpacSec 2026 will run in both on-site and remote modes, with access links distributed to speakers and registered participants.
Remote connection links will be sent to presenters and registered participants and will also be available on spacsec.com and spacsec.itmo.ru (mirror).
Partners
Academic and professional organizations supporting SpacSec 2026.
Contacts
Official communication channels
Submission process, review and selection policy, research areas, publication workflow, and author guidance.
Hybrid participation format, registration, venue details, and remote access information.
Official mailbox of SpacSec 2026 program and organizing committees.